Tuesday, 14 October 2025

 Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (14:48): (1313) My question is for the Minister for Housing and Building. The demand for social and community housing for low-income earners and those on pensions is very high, and the government is failing miserably in this area. Why then is the public housing facility Kalimna House in Healesville not being used to its full potential? Kalimna House at 5 Bradshaw Drive in Healesville can house up to 22 single adults. I understand that currently there is only one occupant. This leaves 21 vacant rooms, and it has been that way for over 12 months. With the public housing crisis in Victoria, locals are now wondering how so many purpose-built rooms for low-income earners can remain unoccupied for so long. More than two years ago I was advised that a redevelopment was being considered. However, in the meantime, this facility has been underutilised. We know the state is virtually broke, and this is an example of why.